As America slowly relaxed its moral codes in the postwar era, pulp novels offered an initiation to the previously hidden demimondes of sex and hedonistic excess. Now, collected here, are 23 postcards featuring tigresses and temptresses in all their reckless glory.. While the cover blurbs feigned shock and disgust, the cover art reveled in i
- Title : She Tried to Be Good: Sirens and Vamps from the Pulp Classics (Pulp Postcard series)
- Author : Prion Books UK
- Rating : 4.67 (621 Vote)
- Publish : 2016-10-7
- Format : Card Book
- Pages : 23 Pages
- Asin : 1853754846
- Language : English
As America slowly relaxed its moral codes in the postwar era, pulp novels offered an initiation to the previously hidden demimondes of sex and hedonistic excess. Now, collected here, are 23 postcards featuring tigresses and temptresses in all their reckless glory.. While the cover blurbs feigned shock and disgust, the cover art reveled in illicit danger, their titillating scenarios offering a lurid window on America’s suppressed desiresI hope she comes out with something great for next Christmas. Two of my favorite characters are Gloria and Miriam and the dynamic friendship they have. Whether you are in a committed relationship or just want one hot encounter with the neighbor's visiting relative, you can find it here. Unfortunately, while this book has some strengths, it really isn't what I and I think many people are looking for. The author is particularly good at weaving these people into Wood's personal lifehis headstrong father, his closely attached mother and, especially after the artist's death, his legend-keeping sister.The surprise to the reader, and to those who knew Wood at his time, was that Wood decided to get married and then endured a brief, rocky partnership. The exercises are well explained and the photographs are an excellent help, I just prefer more of an explanation as to the "why". Each of us reads for different reasons. A friend brought this book to my attention last week so I came here to see the reviews. I think that is due to the nature of the book being instructional. I'm a
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